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R499 HDS

1998 Yamaha Fzs 600

Silver Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,361 mi
Last recorded25,361 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Fzs 60023,370 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 HDS
MakeYamaha
ModelFzs 600
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 25,361 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2009 25,361 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 24,851 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 19,039 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2007 19,039 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 May 2006 14,223 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Fzs 600?

Based on 8,181 MOT tests across 1,288 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
822
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 162
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 91
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 53
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 53
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 51
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R499 HDS is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600 in Silver with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 23,370 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Fzs 600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R499 HDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Fzs 600 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Fzs 600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R499 HDS is a 1998 Yamaha Fzs 600, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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